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Richford, VT
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Vermont.
Population
1,573
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,485
ZIP codes
0
Richford and its ZIP codes
Richford at a glance
- Richford is about 21 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,083, 36% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,000 (48% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,124 a month.
Local data for Richford, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richford, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,083
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$165,000
Median rent
$1,124/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (298), Irish Americans (185), German Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Richford.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,997
16,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$317M
FY 2026, $6,347 per person
How people get to work
Richford, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richford, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
865
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
132
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richford, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Richford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Enosburg FallsVillage | 9 mi | 3.5 |
| North TroyVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| TroyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BakersfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| Newport CenterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Highgate CenterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Highgate SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| CoventryCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| SwantonVillage | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| North Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| NewportCity | 23 mi | 5.9 |
| AlbanyVillage | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| IrasburgCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| St. AlbansCity | 24 mi | 2 |
| JohnsonVillage | 25 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richford, VT in?
- Richford is in Franklin County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Richford, VT?
- About 1,573 people live in Richford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richford?
- Nearby places include Enosburg Falls (9 mi), North Troy (13 mi), Troy (14 mi), Bakersfield (16 mi), Lowell (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023